Salvadoran Street Gangs Announce Truce
The Mara Salvatrucha and the Mara-18, two violent street gangs with operations that span from Central America into the United States, issued a statement here announcing an end to violence.
Peruvian Government Announces The Capture Of Three Members Of Shining Path
Three collaborators of “Comrade Artemio,” the leader of the remnants of Shining Path, have been captured by the police, Peruvian Interior Minister Octavio Salazar announced.
Demand Dwindles for U.S. Forces in Haiti, Official Says
The need for U.S military forces in Haiti is dwindling as Haitian authorities and nongovernmental organizations begin to accept a greater share of relief efforts in the ravaged country, an American military official said.
UN Seeks Record $1.44 Billion Dollars In Haiti Aid
The United Nations launched its largest ever appeal for humanitarian aid, with a revised request for 1.44 billion dollars to assist earthquake victims in Haiti.
Part of the Proceeds of the World Cup Friendly Matches Will Go to Haiti
Part of the proceeds of the friendly matches for the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa will be dedicated to helping the population of Haiti, a country left devastated in the wake of January’s earthquake, the International Federation of Association Football announced.
Americas Nations Agree To Boost Airport Security
Eight nations from the Americas, including the United States, agreed to boost air travel security by improving information-sharing, screening and coordination at a meeting in Mexico City.
Brazil Says Only UN Should Be In Haiti For Long-Term
The Brazil-led UN mission in Haiti should be the sole operator there once the earthquake-ravaged nation gets past crisis mode, Brazil's top envoy said in remarks published Wednesday that appeared to rule out a long-term US role.
Chilean Air Force War College Visits USSOUTHCOM
Students from the Chilean Air Force War College visited USSOUTHCOM headquarters in Miami on February 16 to attend a special briefing on U.S. government relief efforts in Haiti, following the January 12th earthquake that rocked the small Caribbean nation.
Honduran President And Military Agree To Reinforce Fight Against Drug Trafficking
Honduran president Porfirio Lobo and the high command of the armed forces agreed to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking in light of the increase in this criminal activity, official sources announced.
Nicaraguan Police on Alert to Prevent the Entrance of Gang Members
The Nicaraguan police declared a “general alert” to prevent the entrance of gangs operating in neighboring countries and their influence on criminal youth groups in the country, an official source announced.
Army Kills FARC Leader Who Participated in Kidnapping Twelve Legislative Deputies
Colombian forces in the south of the country have killed four FARC guerillas, including a leader believed responsible for an attack on the Palace of Justice in Cali in 2008 that left four dead and believed to have participated in the kidnapping of twelve regional deputies in 2002.
Lavrov Defends Russia Arms Sales To Latin America
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has defended his country's sale of weapons in Latin America, saying that the sales had increased in recent years but still trailed US sales in the region.